2000 A8 still have bad glass for radar detectors?
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2000 A8 still have bad glass for radar detectors?
It says on the Valentine 1 site that Audi A8's have bad glass for radar detectors and that it cuts effectiveness by 95% which means I am not going to even bother hard wiring in my detector. They said it is the optional thermal glass or something like that and that it had a bronze tint. On my 2000 A8 I do not have this option nor did I see this option even offered. Nor do I see a bronze tint. Does this warning still apply to the 2000 cars? If you have any info on this please share, it is important to me. Thanks.
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Just read about the windshield issue; don't know if it applies to '00 models, but... (more)
...I've previously read (can't recall where, it *may* be the Escort SR1) that there are some radar detectors on the market which utilize front grille "probes" to eliminate the windshield issue. Basically you mount the probe, invisibly, on/behind the grille and run a wire to the interior of the car where the warning sounds/displays. Hope this helps.
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